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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 402.96 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 402.96 and 214.76 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 402.96 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/402.96 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 402.96 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 86,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,539.69/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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