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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 476.09 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 476.09 and 240.03 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 476.09 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/476.09 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 476.09 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 114,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,273.49/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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