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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.40, 468.87 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.40, 468.87 and 266.58 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.40 : 468.87 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.40/468.87 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.40x = 468.87 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.40x = 124,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,991.36/340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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