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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 513.98 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 513.98 and 240.07 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 513.98 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/513.98 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 513.98 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 123,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,389.98/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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