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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.61 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.61 and 267.06 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.61 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.61 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.61 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 125,681.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,681.11/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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