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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.02 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.02 and 266.32 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.02 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.02 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.02 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 124,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,909.41/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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