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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 403.08 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 403.08 and 229.44 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 403.08 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/403.08 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 403.08 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 92,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,482.68/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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