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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 404.41 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 404.41 and 232.75 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 404.41 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/404.41 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 404.41 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 94,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,124.83/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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