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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.10, 402.84 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.10, 402.84 and 219.78 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.10 : 402.84 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.10/402.84 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.10x = 402.84 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.10x = 88,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,536.18/269.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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