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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.37 and 240.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.37 and 240.90 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.37 = 240.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.37 = 240.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.37 × 240.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 97,412.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,412.73/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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