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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 404.35 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 404.35 and 235.25 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 404.35 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/404.35 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 404.35 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 95,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,123.34/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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