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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.14 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.14 and 235.40 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.14 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.14 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.14 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 110,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,435.56/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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