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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 470.34 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 470.34 and 242.73 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 470.34 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/470.34 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 470.34 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 114,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,165.63/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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