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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.68, 476.95 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.68, 476.95 and 240.65 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.68 : 476.95 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.68/476.95 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.68x = 476.95 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.68x = 114,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,778.61/345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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