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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 372.05 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 372.05 and 220.53 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 372.05 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/372.05 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 372.05 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 82,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,045.22/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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