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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 469.22 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 469.22 and 266.37 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 469.22 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/469.22 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 469.22 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 124,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,986.13/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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