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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.08 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.08 and 241.98 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.08 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.08 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.08 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 113,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,507.98/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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