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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 470.04 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 470.04 and 242.50 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 470.04 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/470.04 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 470.04 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 113,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,982.35/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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