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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 473.61 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 473.61 and 269.52 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 473.61 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/473.61 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 473.61 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 127,647.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,647.37/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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