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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.66, 472.72 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.66, 472.72 and 268.68 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.66 : 472.72 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.66/472.72 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.66x = 472.72 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.66x = 127,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,010.41/342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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