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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 371.92 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 371.92 and 239.68 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 371.92 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/371.92 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 371.92 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 89,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,141.79/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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