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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.02, 476.10 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.02, 476.10 and 240.35 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.02 : 476.10 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.02/476.10 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.02x = 476.10 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.02x = 114,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,428.25/345.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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