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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 404.70 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 404.70 and 154.23 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 404.70 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/404.70 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 404.70 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 62,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,418.93/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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