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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 471.39 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 471.39 and 268.05 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 471.39 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/471.39 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 471.39 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 126,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,356.09/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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