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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 371.12 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 371.12 and 237.94 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 371.12 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/371.12 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 371.12 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 88,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,302.18/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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