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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.11, 371.55 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.11, 371.55 and 239.95 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.11 : 371.55 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.11/371.55 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.11x = 371.55 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.11x = 89,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,153.42/269.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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