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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 403.26 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 403.26 and 220.14 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 403.26 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/403.26 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 403.26 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 88,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,773.66/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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