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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 371.76 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 371.76 and 241.77 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 371.76 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/371.76 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 371.76 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 89,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,880.42/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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