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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.92, 404.26 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.92, 404.26 and 221.32 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.92 : 404.26 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.92/404.26 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.92x = 404.26 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.92x = 89,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,470.82/269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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