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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 467.24 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 467.24 and 269.15 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 467.24 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/467.24 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 467.24 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 125,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,757.65/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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