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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 371.40 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 371.40 and 245.57 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 371.40 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/371.40 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 371.40 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 91,204.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,204.70/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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