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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.68 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.68 and 257.36 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.68 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.68 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.68 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 120,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,876.84/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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