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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.19, 371.12 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.19, 371.12 and 216.27 is: 298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.19 : 371.12 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.19/371.12 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.19x = 371.12 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.19x = 80,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,261.04/269.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.16

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