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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 371.52 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 371.52 and 219.94 is: 303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 371.52 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/371.52 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 371.52 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 81,711.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,711.18/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.16

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