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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.79, 371.34 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.79, 371.34 and 238.83 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.79 : 371.34 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.79/371.34 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.79x = 371.34 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.79x = 88,687.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.13/269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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