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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 469.68 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 469.68 and 257.92 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 469.68 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/469.68 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 469.68 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 121,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,139.87/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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