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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 371.05 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 371.05 and 245.13 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 371.05 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/371.05 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 371.05 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 90,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,955.49/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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