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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 470.80 and 242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 470.80 and 242.59 is: 334.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 470.80 = 242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/470.80 = 242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 470.80 × 242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 114,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,210.16/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.92

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