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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 476.26 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 476.26 and 266.12 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 476.26 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/476.26 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 476.26 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 126,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,742.31/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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