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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 469.38 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 469.38 and 253.22 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 469.38 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/469.38 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 469.38 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 118,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,856.40/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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