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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 470.84 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 470.84 and 267.49 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 470.84 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/470.84 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 470.84 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 125,944.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,944.99/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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