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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 403.02 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 403.02 and 239.58 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 403.02 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/403.02 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 403.02 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 96,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,555.53/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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