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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 470.16 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 470.16 and 257.82 is: 355.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 470.16 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/470.16 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 470.16 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 121,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,216.65/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.96

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