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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 403.29 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 403.29 and 214.44 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 403.29 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/403.29 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 403.29 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 86,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,481.51/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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