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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.15, 371.00 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.15, 371.00 and 219.56 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.15 : 371.00 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.15/371.00 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.15x = 371.00 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.15x = 81,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,458.24/269.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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