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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 468.54 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 468.54 and 257.34 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 468.54 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/468.54 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 468.54 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 120,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,574.08/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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