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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 404.67 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 404.67 and 231.57 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 404.67 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/404.67 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 404.67 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 93,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,709.43/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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