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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 402.32 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 402.32 and 219.74 is: 329.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 402.32 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/402.32 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 402.32 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 88,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,405.80/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.36

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