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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 468.59 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 468.59 and 269.60 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 468.59 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/468.59 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 468.59 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 126,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,328.17/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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