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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 476.26 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 476.26 and 240.15 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 476.26 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/476.26 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 476.26 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 114,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,373.84/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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