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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 370.92 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 370.92 and 232.59 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 370.92 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/370.92 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 370.92 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 86,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,272.28/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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