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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 403.43 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 403.43 and 225.98 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 403.43 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/403.43 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 403.43 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 91,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,163.96/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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