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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 472.43 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 472.43 and 268.80 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 472.43 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/472.43 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 472.43 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 126,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,987.84/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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