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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 471.33 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 471.33 and 267.51 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 471.33 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/471.33 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 471.33 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 126,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,085.49/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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