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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 475.82 and 240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 475.82 and 240.25 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 475.82 = 240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/475.82 = 240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 475.82 × 240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 114,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,315.74/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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