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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 471.09 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 471.09 and 267.48 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 471.09 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/471.09 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 471.09 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 126,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,007.15/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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