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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 405.03 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 405.03 and 233.10 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 405.03 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/405.03 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 405.03 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 94,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,412.49/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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