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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.31, 514.82 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.31, 514.82 and 240.65 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.31 : 514.82 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.31/514.82 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.31x = 514.82 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.31x = 123,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,887.66/343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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