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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 403.38 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 403.38 and 235.17 is: 352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 403.38 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/403.38 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 403.38 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 94,862.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,862.87/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.40

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