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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 404.07 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 404.07 and 211.57 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 404.07 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/404.07 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 404.07 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 85,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489.09/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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