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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.08, 402.76 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.08, 402.76 and 214.36 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.08 : 402.76 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.08/402.76 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.08x = 402.76 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.08x = 86,332.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,332.55/269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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