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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 401.77 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 401.77 and 216.73 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 401.77 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/401.77 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 401.77 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 87,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,075.61/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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