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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.71, 476.82 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.71, 476.82 and 266.92 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.71 : 476.82 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.71/476.82 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.71x = 476.82 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.71x = 127,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,271.60/345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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