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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.19 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.19 and 242.46 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.19 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.19 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.19 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 114,002.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,002.27/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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