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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 403.13 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 403.13 and 223.43 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 403.13 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/403.13 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 403.13 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 90,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,068.20/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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