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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 372.06 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 372.06 and 232.60 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 372.06 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/372.06 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 372.06 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 86,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,541.16/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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