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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 372.11 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 372.11 and 238.68 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 372.11 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/372.11 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 372.11 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 88,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,814.02/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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