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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.11, 473.27 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.11, 473.27 and 269.67 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.11 : 473.27 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.11/473.27 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.11x = 473.27 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.11x = 127,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,625.37/343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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