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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 404.43 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 404.43 and 239.12 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 404.43 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/404.43 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 404.43 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 96,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,707.30/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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