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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.59, 469.14 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.59, 469.14 and 269.43 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.59 : 469.14 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.59/469.14 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.59x = 469.14 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.59x = 126,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,400.39/339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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