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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.14 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.14 and 256.26 is: 353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.14 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.14 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.14 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 120,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,221.82/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.32

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