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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 469.36 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 469.36 and 247.04 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 469.36 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/469.36 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 469.36 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 115,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,950.69/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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