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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 428.94 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 428.94 and 269.56 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 428.94 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/428.94 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 428.94 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 115,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,625.07/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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