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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 402.72 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 402.72 and 216.65 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 402.72 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/402.72 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 402.72 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 87,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,247.27/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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