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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 404.50 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 404.50 and 226.20 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 404.50 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/404.50 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 404.50 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 91,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,497.90/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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