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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.14, 404.79 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.14, 404.79 and 228.64 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.14 : 404.79 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.14/404.79 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.14x = 404.79 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.14x = 92,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,551.19/269.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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