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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.49, 486.23 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.49, 486.23 and 269.33 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.49 : 486.23 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.49/486.23 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.49x = 486.23 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.49x = 130,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,952.55/352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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