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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 469.46 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 469.46 and 266.49 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 469.46 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/469.46 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 469.46 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 125,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,107.06/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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