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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 514.75 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 514.75 and 240.33 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 514.75 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/514.75 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 514.75 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 123,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,709.87/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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