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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 371.96 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 371.96 and 217.27 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 371.96 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/371.96 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 371.96 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 80,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,815.75/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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