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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.00, 468.97 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.00, 468.97 and 269.95 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.00 : 468.97 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.00/468.97 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.00x = 468.97 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.00x = 126,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,599.00/340.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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