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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 469.60 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 469.60 and 235.42 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 469.60 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/469.60 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 469.60 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 110,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,552.05/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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