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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 467.59 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 467.59 and 269.09 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 467.59 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/467.59 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 467.59 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 125,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,820.11/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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