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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 371.97 and 249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 371.97 and 249.17 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 371.97 = 249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/371.97 = 249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 371.97 × 249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 92,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,682.83/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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