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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.43, 403.17 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.43, 403.17 and 268.80 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.43 : 403.17 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.43/403.17 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.43x = 403.17 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.43x = 108,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,372.10/269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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