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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.49, 403.62 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.49, 403.62 and 228.18 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.49 : 403.62 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.49/403.62 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.49x = 403.62 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.49x = 92,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,098.01/269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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