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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 469.86 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 469.86 and 267.06 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 469.86 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/469.86 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 469.86 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 125,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,480.81/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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