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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.53, 401.91 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.53, 401.91 and 216.82 is: 324.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.53 : 401.91 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.53/401.91 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.53x = 401.91 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.53x = 87,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,142.13/268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.52

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