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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 469.38 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 469.38 and 266.06 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 469.38 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/469.38 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 469.38 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 124,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,880.90/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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