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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 403.58 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 403.58 and 147.22 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 403.58 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/403.58 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 403.58 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 59,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,414.41/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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