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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 373.32 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 373.32 and 237.15 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 373.32 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/373.32 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 373.32 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 88,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,532.84/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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