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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 372.06 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 372.06 and 236.70 is: 326.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 372.06 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/372.06 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 372.06 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 88,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,066.60/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.61

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