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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 403.93 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 403.93 and 230.71 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 403.93 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/403.93 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 403.93 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 93,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,190.69/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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