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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 371.22 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 371.22 and 230.20 is: 317.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 371.22 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/371.22 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 371.22 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 85,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,454.84/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.58

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