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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 469.96 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 469.96 and 266.68 is: 367.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 469.96 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/469.96 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 469.96 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 125,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,328.93/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.90

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