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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 372.25 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 372.25 and 235.79 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 372.25 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/372.25 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 372.25 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 87,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,770.28/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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