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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 370.66 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 370.66 and 213.48 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 370.66 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/370.66 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 370.66 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 79,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,128.50/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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