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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 401.62 and 216.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 401.62 and 216.69 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 401.62 = 216.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/401.62 = 216.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 401.62 × 216.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 87,027.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,027.04/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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