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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 402.81 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 402.81 and 216.68 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 402.81 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/402.81 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 402.81 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 87,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,280.87/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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