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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 468.54 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 468.54 and 262.44 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 468.54 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/468.54 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 468.54 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 122,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,963.64/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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