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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 404.28 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 404.28 and 208.80 is: 313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 404.28 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/404.28 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 404.28 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 84,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,413.66/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.27

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