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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 404.63 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 404.63 and 215.85 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 404.63 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/404.63 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 404.63 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 87,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,338.31/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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