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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 510.59 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 510.59 and 237.88 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 510.59 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/510.59 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 510.59 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 121,458.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,458.47/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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