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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 401.93 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 401.93 and 219.76 is: 329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 401.93 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/401.93 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 401.93 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 88,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,326.03/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.14

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