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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.25, 469.67 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.25, 469.67 and 236.81 is: 326.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.25 : 469.67 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.25/469.67 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.25x = 469.67 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.25x = 111,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,221.37/340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.88

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