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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 403.51 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 403.51 and 221.73 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 403.51 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/403.51 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 403.51 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 89,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,467.15/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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