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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 404.70 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 404.70 and 154.22 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 404.70 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/404.70 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 404.70 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 62,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,412.83/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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