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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 372.30 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 372.30 and 245.32 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 372.30 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/372.30 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 372.30 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 91,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,332.64/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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