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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 404.28 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 404.28 and 237.60 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 404.28 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/404.28 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 404.28 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 96,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,056.93/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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