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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 436.23 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 436.23 and 269.09 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 436.23 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/436.23 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 436.23 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 117,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,381.60/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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