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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 403.64 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 403.64 and 226.37 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 403.64 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/403.64 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 403.64 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 91,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,370.85/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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