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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.85, 371.98 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.85, 371.98 and 217.31 is: 299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.85 : 371.98 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.85/371.98 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.85x = 371.98 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.85x = 80,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,832.16/269.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.54

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