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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 401.63 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 401.63 and 219.98 is: 329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 401.63 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/401.63 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 401.63 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 88,347.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,347.46/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.45

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