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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 470.21 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 470.21 and 242.87 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 470.21 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/470.21 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 470.21 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 114,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,196.34/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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