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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 401.99 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 401.99 and 223.05 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 401.99 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/401.99 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 401.99 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 89,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,664.89/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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