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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.04, 403.56 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.04, 403.56 and 214.86 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.04 : 403.56 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.04/403.56 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.04x = 403.56 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.04x = 86,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708.90/269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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