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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 401.76 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 401.76 and 219.14 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 401.76 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/401.76 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 401.76 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 88,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,041.18/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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