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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 403.85 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 403.85 and 215.47 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 403.85 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/403.85 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 403.85 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 87,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,015.12/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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