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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 469.59 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 469.59 and 247.37 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 469.59 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/469.59 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 469.59 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 116,160.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,160.13/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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