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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 372.03 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 372.03 and 217.50 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 372.03 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/372.03 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 372.03 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 80,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,916.53/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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