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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 371.20 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 371.20 and 220.10 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 371.20 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/371.20 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 371.20 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 81,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,701.12/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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