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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 509.88 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 509.88 and 241.65 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 509.88 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/509.88 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 509.88 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 123,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,212.50/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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