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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 513.81 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 513.81 and 240.21 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 513.81 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/513.81 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 513.81 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 123,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,422.30/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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