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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 403.08 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 403.08 and 236.73 is: 354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 403.08 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/403.08 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 403.08 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 95,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,420.82/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.22

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