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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 474.54 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 474.54 and 269.66 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 474.54 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/474.54 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 474.54 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 127,964.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,964.46/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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