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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 469.02 and 242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 469.02 and 242.33 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 469.02 = 242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/469.02 = 242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 469.02 × 242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 113,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,657.62/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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