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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 403.38 and 217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 403.38 and 217.67 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 403.38 = 217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/403.38 = 217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 403.38 × 217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 87,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,801.71/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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