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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.77, 513.90 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.77, 513.90 and 240.26 is: 360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.77 : 513.90 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.77/513.90 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.77x = 513.90 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.77x = 123,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,467.04/342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.21

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