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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.47, 476.42 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.47, 476.42 and 266.66 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.47 : 476.42 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.47/476.42 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.47x = 476.42 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.47x = 127,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,040.23/345.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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