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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 404.20 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 404.20 and 237.68 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 404.20 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/404.20 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 404.20 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 96,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,070.26/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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