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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 371.93 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 371.93 and 220.46 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 371.93 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/371.93 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 371.93 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 81,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,992.73/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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