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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 469.44 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 469.44 and 274.68 is: 379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 469.44 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/469.44 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 469.44 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 128,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,945.78/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.03

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