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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 470.66 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 470.66 and 271.67 is: 374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 470.66 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/470.66 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 470.66 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 127,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,860.49/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.04

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