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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 469.06 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 469.06 and 261.29 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 469.06 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/469.06 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 469.06 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 122,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,561.21/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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