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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.96, 404.52 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.96, 404.52 and 215.84 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.96 : 404.52 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.96/404.52 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.96x = 404.52 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.96x = 87,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,311.60/269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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