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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.12, 473.63 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.12, 473.63 and 269.46 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.12 : 473.63 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.12/473.63 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.12x = 473.63 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.12x = 127,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,624.34/343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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