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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 404.52 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 404.52 and 236.74 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 404.52 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/404.52 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 404.52 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 95,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,766.06/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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