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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.98, 372.70 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.98, 372.70 and 235.05 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.98 : 372.70 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.98/372.70 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.98x = 372.70 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.98x = 87,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,604.13/269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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