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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 401.58 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 401.58 and 219.84 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 401.58 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/401.58 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 401.58 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 88,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,283.35/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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