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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 468.57 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 468.57 and 269.34 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 468.57 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/468.57 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 468.57 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 126,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,204.64/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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