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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 404.05 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 404.05 and 226.70 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 404.05 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/404.05 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 404.05 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 91,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,598.14/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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