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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 469.80 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 469.80 and 267.84 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 469.80 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/469.80 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 469.80 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 125,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,831.23/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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