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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 470.66 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 470.66 and 267.05 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 470.66 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/470.66 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 470.66 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 125,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,689.59/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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