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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.48, 372.08 and 211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.48, 372.08 and 211.16 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.48 : 372.08 = 211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.48/372.08 = 211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.48x = 372.08 × 211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.48x = 78,568.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,568.41/269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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