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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 472.91 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 472.91 and 268.27 is: 369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 472.91 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/472.91 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 472.91 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 126,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,865.80/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.78

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