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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.32, 372.42 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.32, 372.42 and 218.44 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.32 : 372.42 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.32/372.42 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.32x = 372.42 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.32x = 81,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,351.42/269.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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