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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 403.74 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 403.74 and 215.50 is: 323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 403.74 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/403.74 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 403.74 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 87,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,005.97/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.49

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