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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 470.16 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 470.16 and 267.20 is: 368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 470.16 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/470.16 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 470.16 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 125,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,624.40/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.94

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