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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 469.75 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 469.75 and 262.44 is: 361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 469.75 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/469.75 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 469.75 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 123,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,281.03/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.73

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