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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.12, 369.87 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.12, 369.87 and 218.41 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.12 : 369.87 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.12/369.87 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.12x = 369.87 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.12x = 80,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,781.56/268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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