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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.90, 372.34 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.90, 372.34 and 214.71 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.90 : 372.34 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.90/372.34 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.90x = 372.34 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.90x = 79,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,945.12/269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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