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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 373.01 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 373.01 and 217.38 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 373.01 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/373.01 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 373.01 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 81,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,084.91/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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