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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.00, 370.13 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.00, 370.13 and 216.11 is: 298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.00 : 370.13 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.00/370.13 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.00x = 370.13 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.00x = 79,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,988.64/268.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.47

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