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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.33 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.33 and 235.92 is: 325.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.33 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.33 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.33 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 110,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,960.25/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.58

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