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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.35, 404.63 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.35, 404.63 and 218.32 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.35 : 404.63 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.35/404.63 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.35x = 404.63 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.35x = 88,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,338.82/269.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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