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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 369.81 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 369.81 and 221.58 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 369.81 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/369.81 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 369.81 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 81,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,942.50/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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