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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.37, 403.41 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.37, 403.41 and 215.10 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.37 : 403.41 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.37/403.41 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.37x = 403.41 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.37x = 86,773.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,773.49/269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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