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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 462.06 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 462.06 and 269.43 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 462.06 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/462.06 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 462.06 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 124,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,493.69/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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