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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 429.19 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 429.19 and 269.33 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 429.19 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/429.19 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 429.19 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 115,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,594.14/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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