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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.18 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.18 and 242.44 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.18 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.18 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.18 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 113,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,990.44/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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