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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.99, 372.33 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.99, 372.33 and 230.76 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.99 : 372.33 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.99/372.33 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.99x = 372.33 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.99x = 85,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,918.87/269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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