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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 470.73 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 470.73 and 270.36 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 470.73 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/470.73 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 470.73 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 127,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,266.56/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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