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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 468.65 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 468.65 and 269.07 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 468.65 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/468.65 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 468.65 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 126,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,099.66/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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