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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.00, 369.51 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.00, 369.51 and 215.55 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.00 : 369.51 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.00/369.51 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.00x = 369.51 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.00x = 79,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,647.77/268.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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