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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 402.96 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 402.96 and 230.44 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 402.96 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/402.96 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 402.96 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 92,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,858.10/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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