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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 469.86 and 242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 469.86 and 242.18 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 469.86 = 242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/469.86 = 242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 469.86 × 242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 113,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,790.69/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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