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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 403.80 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 403.80 and 215.08 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 403.80 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/403.80 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 403.80 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 86,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,849.30/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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