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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 468.44 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 468.44 and 269.78 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 468.44 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/468.44 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 468.44 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 126,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,375.74/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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