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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.12 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.12 and 220.86 is: 304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.12 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.12 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.12 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 82,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,186.42/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.66

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