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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 403.60 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 403.60 and 229.28 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 403.60 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/403.60 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 403.60 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 92,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,537.41/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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