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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 469.56 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 469.56 and 266.80 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 469.56 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/469.56 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 469.56 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 125,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,278.61/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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