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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 468.34 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 468.34 and 269.54 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 468.34 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/468.34 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 468.34 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 126,236.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,236.36/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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