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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 403.56 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 403.56 and 234.96 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 403.56 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/403.56 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 403.56 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 94,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,820.46/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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