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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.12, 661.14 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.12, 661.14 and 269.22 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.12 : 661.14 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.12/661.14 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.12x = 661.14 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.12x = 177,992.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,992.11/479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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