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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 371.80 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 371.80 and 233.10 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 371.80 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/371.80 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 371.80 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 86,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666.58/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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