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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 461.57 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 461.57 and 269.28 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 461.57 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/461.57 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 461.57 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 124,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,290.22/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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