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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 462.09 and 269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 462.09 and 269.47 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 462.09 = 269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/462.09 = 269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 462.09 × 269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 124,519.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,519.39/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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