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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 371.58 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 371.58 and 252.22 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 371.58 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/371.58 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 371.58 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 93,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,719.91/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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