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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 371.96 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 371.96 and 240.35 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 371.96 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/371.96 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 371.96 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 89,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,400.52/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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