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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 467.98 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 467.98 and 269.75 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 467.98 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/467.98 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 467.98 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 126,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,235.47/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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