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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 469.99 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 469.99 and 253.46 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 469.99 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/469.99 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 469.99 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 119,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,123.67/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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