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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.58, 404.82 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.58, 404.82 and 223.86 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.58 : 404.82 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.58/404.82 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.58x = 404.82 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.58x = 90,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,623.01/269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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