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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 470.02 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 470.02 and 185.34 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 470.02 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/470.02 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 470.02 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 87,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,113.51/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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