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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 470.07 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 470.07 and 253.22 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 470.07 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/470.07 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 470.07 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 119,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,028.78/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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