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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 373.28 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 373.28 and 237.15 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 373.28 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/373.28 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 373.28 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 88,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,522.17/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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