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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 372.48 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 372.48 and 220.80 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 372.48 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/372.48 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 372.48 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 82,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,243.58/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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