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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 469.51 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 469.51 and 266.24 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 469.51 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/469.51 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 469.51 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 125,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,002.34/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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