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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 469.27 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 469.27 and 251.76 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 469.27 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/469.27 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 469.27 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 118,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,143.42/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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