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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269, 402.80 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269, 402.80 and 230.74 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269 : 402.80 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269/402.80 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269x = 402.80 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269x = 92,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.07/269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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