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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 371.46 and 239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 371.46 and 239.35 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 371.46 = 239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/371.46 = 239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 371.46 × 239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 88,906.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,906.83/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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