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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 469.29 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 469.29 and 266.59 is: 367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 469.29 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/469.29 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 469.29 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 125,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,108.02/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.64

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