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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 372.06 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 372.06 and 220.62 is: 304.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 372.06 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/372.06 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 372.06 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 82,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,083.88/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.18

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