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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 469.68 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 469.68 and 266.91 is: 367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 469.68 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/469.68 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 469.68 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 125,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,362.29/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.93

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