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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 480.69 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 480.69 and 269.34 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 480.69 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/480.69 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 480.69 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 129,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,469.04/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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