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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.69 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.69 and 236.05 is: 326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.69 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.69 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.69 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 111,106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,106.37/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.01

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