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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.84, 372.84 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.84, 372.84 and 223.76 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.84 : 372.84 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.84/372.84 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.84x = 372.84 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.84x = 83,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,426.68/269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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