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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 403.05 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 403.05 and 228.74 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 403.05 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/403.05 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 403.05 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 92,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,193.66/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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