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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.22, 371.70 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.22, 371.70 and 241.86 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.22 : 371.70 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.22/371.70 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.22x = 371.70 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.22x = 89,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,899.36/269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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