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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 470.18 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 470.18 and 271.26 is: 374.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 470.18 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/470.18 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 470.18 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 127,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,541.70/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.60

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