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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 473.19 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 473.19 and 268.98 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 473.19 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/473.19 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 473.19 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 127,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,278.65/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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