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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 469.20 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 469.20 and 266.44 is: 367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 469.20 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/469.20 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 469.20 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 125,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,013.65/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.56

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