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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 372.42 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 372.42 and 243.75 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 372.42 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/372.42 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 372.42 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 90,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,777.38/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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