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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 404.06 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 404.06 and 226.10 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 404.06 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/404.06 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 404.06 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 91,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,354.82/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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