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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.66, 403.07 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.66, 403.07 and 234.69 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.66 : 403.07 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.66/403.07 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.66x = 403.07 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.66x = 94,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,593.81/269.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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