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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.33, 469.79 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.33, 469.79 and 257.46 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.33 : 469.79 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.33/469.79 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.33x = 469.79 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.33x = 120,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,952.78/340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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