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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 462.51 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 462.51 and 269.58 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 462.51 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/462.51 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 462.51 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 124,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,683.45/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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