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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 403.79 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 403.79 and 235.10 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 403.79 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/403.79 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 403.79 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 94,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,930.86/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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