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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 475.93 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 475.93 and 266.31 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 475.93 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/475.93 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 475.93 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 126,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,743.29/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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