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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 403.02 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 403.02 and 230.56 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 403.02 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/403.02 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 403.02 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 92,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,919.28/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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