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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 469.46 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 469.46 and 247.28 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 469.46 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/469.46 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 469.46 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 116,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,088.07/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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