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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 469.69 and 240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 469.69 and 240.94 is: 332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 469.69 = 240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/469.69 = 240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 469.69 × 240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 113,164.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,164.77/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.50

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