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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.50, 403.57 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.50, 403.57 and 220.64 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.50 : 403.57 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.50/403.57 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.50x = 403.57 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.50x = 89,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,042.20/269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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