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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 404.38 and 221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 404.38 and 221.39 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 404.38 = 221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/404.38 = 221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 404.38 × 221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 89,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,525.69/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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