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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 402.01 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 402.01 and 213.86 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 402.01 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/402.01 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 402.01 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 85,971.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,971.31/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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