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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.02, 403.49 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.02, 403.49 and 223.66 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.02 : 403.49 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.02/403.49 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.02x = 403.49 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.02x = 90,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,244.57/269.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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