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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.35, 467.84 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.35, 467.84 and 269.63 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.35 : 467.84 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.35/467.84 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.35x = 467.84 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.35x = 126,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,146.42/339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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