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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 425.62 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 425.62 and 269.54 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 425.62 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/425.62 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 425.62 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 114,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,721.61/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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