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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.53, 467.72 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.53, 467.72 and 269.57 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.53 : 467.72 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.53/467.72 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.53x = 467.72 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.53x = 126,079.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,079.59/339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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