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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 470.42 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 470.42 and 267.71 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 470.42 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/470.42 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 470.42 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 125,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,936.14/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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