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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 369.84 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 369.84 and 243.96 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 369.84 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/369.84 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 369.84 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 90,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,226.17/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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