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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 476.20 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 476.20 and 240.14 is: 331.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 476.20 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/476.20 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 476.20 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 114,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,354.67/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.81

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