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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 403.19 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 403.19 and 246.69 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 403.19 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/403.19 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 403.19 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 99,461.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,461.71/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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