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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 401.58 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 401.58 and 213.75 is: 319.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 401.58 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/401.58 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 401.58 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 85,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,837.73/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.73

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