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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 403.93 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 403.93 and 236.96 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 403.93 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/403.93 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 403.93 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 95,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,715.04/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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