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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 403.32 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 403.32 and 214.96 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 403.32 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/403.32 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 403.32 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 86,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,697.67/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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