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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.22, 486.20 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.22, 486.20 and 269.53 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 486.20 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/486.20 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 486.20 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 131,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,044.94/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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