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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 472.80 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 472.80 and 269.19 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 472.80 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/472.80 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 472.80 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 127,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,273.03/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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