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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 404.40 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 404.40 and 233.86 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 404.40 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/404.40 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 404.40 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 94,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,572.98/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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