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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.99, 476.18 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.99, 476.18 and 240.10 is: 331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.99 : 476.18 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.99/476.18 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.99x = 476.18 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.99x = 114,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,329.33/344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.40

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