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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 371.94 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 371.94 and 247.56 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 371.94 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/371.94 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 371.94 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 92,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,077.47/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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