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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 469.26 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 469.26 and 269.46 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 469.26 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/469.26 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 469.26 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 126,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,446.80/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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