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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 370.38 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 370.38 and 234.52 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 370.38 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/370.38 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 370.38 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 86,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,861.52/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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