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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 439.74 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 439.74 and 269.88 is: 372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 439.74 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/439.74 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 439.74 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 118,677.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,677.03/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.22

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