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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 402.96 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 402.96 and 216.96 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 402.96 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/402.96 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 402.96 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 87,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,426.20/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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