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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 402.30 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 402.30 and 214.47 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 402.30 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/402.30 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 402.30 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 86,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,281.28/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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