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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.63, 402.23 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.63, 402.23 and 217.46 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.63 : 402.23 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.63/402.23 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.63x = 402.23 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.63x = 87,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,470.49/268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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