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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 403.78 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 403.78 and 227.82 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 403.78 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/403.78 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 403.78 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 91,989.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,989.16/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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