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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.25, 469.31 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.25, 469.31 and 242.06 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.25 : 469.31 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.25/469.31 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.25x = 469.31 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.25x = 113,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,597.62/340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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