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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 470.40 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 470.40 and 243.20 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 470.40 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/470.40 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 470.40 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 114,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,401.28/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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