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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 403.20 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 403.20 and 221.28 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 403.20 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/403.20 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 403.20 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 89,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,220.10/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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