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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 370.94 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 370.94 and 232.47 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 370.94 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/370.94 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 370.94 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 86,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,233.52/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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