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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 472.73 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 472.73 and 268.56 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 472.73 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/472.73 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 472.73 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 126,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,955.03/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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