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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.69, 468.42 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.69, 468.42 and 269.35 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.69 : 468.42 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.69/468.42 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.69x = 468.42 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.69x = 126,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,168.25/312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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