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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 370.22 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 370.22 and 218.41 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 370.22 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/370.22 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 370.22 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 80,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,856.81/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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