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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.99, 480.44 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.99, 480.44 and 269.15 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.99 : 480.44 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.99/480.44 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.99x = 480.44 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.99x = 129,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,306.68/347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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