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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 404.31 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 404.31 and 235.71 is: 353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 404.31 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/404.31 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 404.31 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 95,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,299.91/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.57

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