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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 368.43 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 368.43 and 262.20 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 368.43 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/368.43 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 368.43 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 96,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,602.35/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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