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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.47, 473.69 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.47, 473.69 and 269.66 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.47 : 473.69 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.47/473.69 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.47x = 473.69 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.47x = 127,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,733.90/343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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