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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.30, 404.33 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.30, 404.33 and 214.49 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.30 : 404.33 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.30/404.33 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.30x = 404.33 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.30x = 86,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,724.68/269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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