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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 462.30 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 462.30 and 269.96 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 462.30 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/462.30 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 462.30 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 124,802.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,802.51/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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