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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 401.33 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 401.33 and 243.18 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 401.33 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/401.33 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 401.33 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 97,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,595.43/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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