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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.30, 442.90 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.30, 442.90 and 269.02 is: 370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.30 : 442.90 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.30/442.90 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.30x = 442.90 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.30x = 119,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,147.61/321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.83

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