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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.01, 401.32 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.01, 401.32 and 215.68 is: 322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.01 : 401.32 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.01/401.32 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.01x = 401.32 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.01x = 86,554.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,554.95/268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.95

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