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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 374.21 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 374.21 and 267.32 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 374.21 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/374.21 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 374.21 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 100,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,033.82/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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