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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 372.32 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 372.32 and 249.54 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 372.32 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/372.32 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 372.32 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 92,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,908.73/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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