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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 402.75 and 223.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 402.75 and 223.11 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 402.75 = 223.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/402.75 = 223.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 402.75 × 223.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 89,857.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,857.55/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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