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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 403.95 and 223.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 403.95 and 223.81 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 403.95 = 223.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/403.95 = 223.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 403.95 × 223.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 90,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,408.05/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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