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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 371.61 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 371.61 and 247.34 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 371.61 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/371.61 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 371.61 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 91,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,914.02/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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