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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 469.22 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 469.22 and 262.94 is: 362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 469.22 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/469.22 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 469.22 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 123,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,376.71/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.13

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