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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 432.16 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 432.16 and 269.58 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 432.16 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/432.16 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 432.16 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 116,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,501.69/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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