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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402.38 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402.38 and 211.08 is: 316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402.38 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402.38 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402.38 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 84,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,934.37/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.33

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