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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 372.09 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 372.09 and 241.80 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 372.09 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/372.09 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 372.09 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 89,971.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,971.36/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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