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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 469.46 and 251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 469.46 and 251.82 is: 347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 469.46 = 251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/469.46 = 251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 469.46 × 251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 118,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,218.16/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.21

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