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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 404.04 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 404.04 and 230.85 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 404.04 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/404.04 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 404.04 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 93,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,272.63/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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