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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 371.16 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 371.16 and 238.52 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 371.16 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/371.16 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 371.16 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 88,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,529.08/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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