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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.39, 404.15 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.39, 404.15 and 228.08 is: 342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.39 : 404.15 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.39/404.15 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.39x = 404.15 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.39x = 92,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,175.37/269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.17

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