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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 370.22 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 370.22 and 221.58 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 370.22 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/370.22 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 370.22 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 82,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,032.24/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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