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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 473.21 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 473.21 and 269.79 is: 372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 473.21 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/473.21 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 473.21 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 127,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,667.33/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.70

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