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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.80 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.80 and 226.60 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.80 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.80 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.80 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 91,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,727.68/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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