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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 404.15 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 404.15 and 153.95 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 404.15 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/404.15 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 404.15 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 62,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,216.10/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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