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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 403.94 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 403.94 and 211.22 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 403.94 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/403.94 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 403.94 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 85,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,317.13/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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