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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 505.08 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 505.08 and 269 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 505.08 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/505.08 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 505.08 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 135,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,866.52/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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