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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 509.97 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 509.97 and 237.47 is: 355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 509.97 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/509.97 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 509.97 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 121,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,100.03/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.78

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