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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 370.32 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 370.32 and 219.62 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 370.32 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/370.32 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 370.32 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 81,329.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,329.68/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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