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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 474.20 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 474.20 and 240.44 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 474.20 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/474.20 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 474.20 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 114,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,016.65/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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