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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.72, 404.06 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.72, 404.06 and 215.46 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.72 : 404.06 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.72/404.06 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.72x = 404.06 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.72x = 87,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,058.77/269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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