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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 470.24 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 470.24 and 185.50 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 470.24 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/470.24 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 470.24 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 87,229.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,229.52/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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