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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 472.95 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 472.95 and 269.23 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 472.95 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/472.95 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 472.95 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 127,331.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,331.15/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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