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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.46 and 270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.46 and 270.81 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.46 = 270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.46 = 270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.46 × 270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 127,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,133.11/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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