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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 471.83 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 471.83 and 268.50 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 471.83 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/471.83 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 471.83 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 126,685.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,685.01/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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