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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 468.93 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 468.93 and 266.70 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 468.93 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/468.93 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 468.93 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 125,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,063.63/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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