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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 469.98 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 469.98 and 270.36 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 469.98 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/469.98 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 469.98 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 127,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,063.79/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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