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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 473.64 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 473.64 and 269.73 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 473.64 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/473.64 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 473.64 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 127,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,754.92/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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