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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 404 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 404 and 226.16 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 404 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/404 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 404 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 91,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,368.64/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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