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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 468.44 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 468.44 and 241.88 is: 332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 468.44 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/468.44 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 468.44 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 113,306.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,306.27/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.98

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