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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 404.10 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 404.10 and 215.81 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 404.10 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/404.10 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 404.10 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 87,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,206.80/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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