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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.64 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.64 and 232.56 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.64 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.64 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.64 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 86,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,428.60/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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