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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 462.42 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 462.42 and 269.72 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 462.42 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/462.42 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 462.42 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 124,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,723.92/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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