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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 472.24 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 472.24 and 268.19 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 472.24 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/472.24 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 472.24 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 126,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,650.05/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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