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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 510.09 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 510.09 and 237.61 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 510.09 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/510.09 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 510.09 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 121,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,202.48/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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