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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 470.06 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 470.06 and 241.30 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 470.06 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/470.06 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 470.06 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 113,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,424.91/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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