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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.58, 474.16 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.58, 474.16 and 269.77 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.58 : 474.16 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.58/474.16 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.58x = 474.16 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.58x = 127,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,912.28/343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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