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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 370.50 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 370.50 and 219.32 is: 302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 370.50 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/370.50 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 370.50 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 81,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258.06/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.89

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