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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.21, 402.89 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.21, 402.89 and 219.89 is: 329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.21 : 402.89 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.21/402.89 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.21x = 402.89 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.21x = 88,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,591.39/269.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.08

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