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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.03, 369.93 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.03, 369.93 and 218.82 is: 302.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.03 : 369.93 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.03/369.93 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.03x = 369.93 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.03x = 80,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,948.08/268.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.01

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