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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.31, 402.99 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.31, 402.99 and 230.30 is: 344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.31 : 402.99 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.31/402.99 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.31x = 402.99 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.31x = 92,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,808.60/269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.62

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