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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 371.84 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 371.84 and 250.84 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 371.84 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/371.84 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 371.84 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 93,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,272.35/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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