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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 402.07 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 402.07 and 240.12 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 402.07 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/402.07 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 402.07 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 96,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,543.85/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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