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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 372.24 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 372.24 and 233.12 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 372.24 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/372.24 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 372.24 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 86,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,776.59/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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