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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 402.96 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 402.96 and 230.34 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 402.96 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/402.96 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 402.96 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 92,817.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,817.81/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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