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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.72 and 217.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.72 and 217.41 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.72 = 217.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.72 = 217.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.72 × 217.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 87,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,555.36/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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