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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 514.22 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 514.22 and 240.23 is: 360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 514.22 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/514.22 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 514.22 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 123,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,527.30/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.24

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