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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 435.81 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 435.81 and 269.38 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 435.81 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/435.81 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 435.81 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 117,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,398.50/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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