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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 469.98 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 469.98 and 185.31 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 469.98 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/469.98 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 469.98 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 87,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,092.71/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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