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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 469.91 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 469.91 and 266.87 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 469.91 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/469.91 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 469.91 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 125,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,401.20/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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