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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 403.44 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 403.44 and 248.80 is: 372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 403.44 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/403.44 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 403.44 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 100,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,375.87/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.95

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