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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 428.55 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 428.55 and 269.29 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 428.55 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/428.55 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 428.55 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 115,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,402.88/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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