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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.81, 372.29 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.81, 372.29 and 235.20 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.81 : 372.29 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.81/372.29 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.81x = 372.29 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.81x = 87,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,561.43/269.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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