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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.75, 404.96 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.75, 404.96 and 212.16 is: 318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.75 : 404.96 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.75/404.96 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.75x = 404.96 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.75x = 85,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,915.25/269.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.50

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