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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.74, 371.08 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.74, 371.08 and 220.51 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.74 : 371.08 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.74/371.08 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.74x = 371.08 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.74x = 81,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,826.85/269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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