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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 470.12 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 470.12 and 241.53 is: 333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 470.12 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/470.12 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 470.12 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 113,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,547.78/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.36

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