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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 468.86 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 468.86 and 241.83 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 468.86 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/468.86 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 468.86 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 113,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,384.41/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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