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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 435.54 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 435.54 and 269.12 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 435.54 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/435.54 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 435.54 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 117,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,214.62/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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