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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 469.59 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 469.59 and 251.84 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 469.59 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/469.59 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 469.59 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 118,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,261.78/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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