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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 509.72 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 509.72 and 242.61 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 509.72 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/509.72 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 509.72 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 123,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,661.96/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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