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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 404.30 and 152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 404.30 and 152.36 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 404.30 = 152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/404.30 = 152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 404.30 × 152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 61,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600.09/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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