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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 468.32 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 468.32 and 269.53 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 468.32 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/468.32 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 468.32 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 126,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,226.05/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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