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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 403.31 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 403.31 and 217.44 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 403.31 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/403.31 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 403.31 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 87,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,696.27/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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