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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 371.16 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 371.16 and 232.65 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 371.16 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/371.16 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 371.16 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 86,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,350.37/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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