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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 404.13 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 404.13 and 230.66 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 404.13 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/404.13 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 404.13 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 93,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,214.61/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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