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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.35, 402.53 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.35, 402.53 and 214.35 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.35 : 402.53 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.35/402.53 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.35x = 402.53 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.35x = 86,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,281.23/268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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