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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 478.26 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 478.26 and 269.56 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 478.26 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/478.26 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 478.26 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 128,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,919.77/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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