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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 372.12 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 372.12 and 240.42 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 372.12 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/372.12 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 372.12 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 89,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,465.09/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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