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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 371.59 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 371.59 and 234.23 is: 323.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 371.59 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/371.59 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 371.59 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 87,035.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,035.08/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.00

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