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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 472.25 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 472.25 and 268.46 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 472.25 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/472.25 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 472.25 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 126,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,776.53/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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