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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.31, 467.34 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.31, 467.34 and 269.48 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.31 : 467.34 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.31/467.34 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.31x = 467.34 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.31x = 125,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,938.78/312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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