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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 472.67 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 472.67 and 268.70 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 472.67 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/472.67 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 472.67 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 127,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,006.43/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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