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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 456.90 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 456.90 and 269 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 456.90 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/456.90 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 456.90 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 122,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904.76/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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