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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 470.12 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 470.12 and 266.67 is: 368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 470.12 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/470.12 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 470.12 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 125,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,365.57/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.21

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