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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 467.78 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 467.78 and 269.18 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 467.78 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/467.78 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 467.78 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 125,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,917.02/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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