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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.73, 403.02 and 220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.73, 403.02 and 220.37 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.73 : 403.02 = 220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.73/403.02 = 220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.73x = 403.02 × 220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.73x = 88,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,811.50/269.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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