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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 403.38 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 403.38 and 238.70 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 403.38 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/403.38 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 403.38 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 96,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,286.81/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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