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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 468.76 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 468.76 and 270 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 468.76 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/468.76 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 468.76 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 126,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,565.20/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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