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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 372.33 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 372.33 and 234.68 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 372.33 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/372.33 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 372.33 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 87,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.54/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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