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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 472.41 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 472.41 and 268.34 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 472.41 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/472.41 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 472.41 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 126,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,764.14/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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