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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 471.80 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 471.80 and 267.86 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 471.80 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/471.80 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 471.80 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 126,374.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,374.79/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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