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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 471.38 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 471.38 and 266.92 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 471.38 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/471.38 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 471.38 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 125,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,820.75/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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