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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.95, 404.94 and 216.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.95, 404.94 and 216.49 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.95 : 404.94 = 216.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.95/404.94 = 216.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.95x = 404.94 × 216.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.95x = 87,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,665.46/269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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