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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 469.56 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 469.56 and 268.62 is: 370.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 469.56 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/469.56 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 469.56 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 126,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,133.21/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.21

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