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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 470.16 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 470.16 and 242.46 is: 334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 470.16 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/470.16 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 470.16 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 113,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,994.99/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.73

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