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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 402.30 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 402.30 and 213.44 is: 319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 402.30 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/402.30 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 402.30 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 85,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,864.90/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.78

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