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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.11, 469.49 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.11, 469.49 and 266.46 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.11 : 469.49 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.11/469.49 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.11x = 469.49 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.11x = 125,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,098.97/340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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