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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.33 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.33 and 241.20 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.33 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.33 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.33 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 97,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,523.19/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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