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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.93, 402.82 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.93, 402.82 and 226.19 is: 337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.93 : 402.82 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.93/402.82 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.93x = 402.82 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.93x = 91,115.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,115.57/269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.55

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