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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 470.07 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 470.07 and 266.67 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 470.07 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/470.07 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 470.07 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 125,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,353.57/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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