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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.82, 404.06 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.82, 404.06 and 231.12 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.82 : 404.06 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.82/404.06 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.82x = 404.06 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.82x = 93,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,385.19/269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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