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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 476.13 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 476.13 and 240.16 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 476.13 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/476.13 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 476.13 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 114,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,347.38/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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