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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.06, 404.32 and 225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.06, 404.32 and 225.92 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.06 : 404.32 = 225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.06/404.32 = 225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.06x = 404.32 × 225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.06x = 91,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,343.97/269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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