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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 372.25 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 372.25 and 229.61 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 372.25 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/372.25 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 372.25 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 85,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,472.32/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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