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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 510.39 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 510.39 and 237.25 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 510.39 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/510.39 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 510.39 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 121,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,090.03/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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