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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 370.84 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 370.84 and 235.92 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 370.84 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/370.84 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 370.84 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 87,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,488.57/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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