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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 470.16 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 470.16 and 267.62 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 470.16 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/470.16 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 470.16 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 125,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,821.87/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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