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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 470.48 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 470.48 and 267.11 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 470.48 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/470.48 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 470.48 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 125,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,666.22/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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