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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.28 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.28 and 261.48 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.28 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.28 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.28 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 122,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,706.03/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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