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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.51, 476.84 and 240.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.51, 476.84 and 240.57 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.51 : 476.84 = 240.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.51/476.84 = 240.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.51x = 476.84 × 240.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.51x = 114,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,714.00/345.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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