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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 469.87 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 469.87 and 241.34 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 469.87 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/469.87 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 469.87 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 113,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,398.43/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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