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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 370.78 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 370.78 and 239.62 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 370.78 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/370.78 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 370.78 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 88,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,843.25/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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