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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 402.99 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 402.99 and 214.84 is: 322.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 402.99 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/402.99 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 402.99 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 86,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,578.37/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.37

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