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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 469.88 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 469.88 and 261.96 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 469.88 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/469.88 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 469.88 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 123,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,088.46/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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