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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 372.02 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 372.02 and 243.16 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 372.02 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/372.02 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 372.02 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 90,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,460.38/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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