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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.11, 401.67 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.11, 401.67 and 238.33 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.11 : 401.67 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.11/401.67 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.11x = 401.67 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.11x = 95,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,729.01/269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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