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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 467.34 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 467.34 and 269.49 is: 403.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 467.34 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/467.34 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 467.34 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 125,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,943.46/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.26

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