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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 401.85 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 401.85 and 210.31 is: 314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 401.85 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/401.85 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 401.85 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 84,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,512.07/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.90

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