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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 370.55 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 370.55 and 266.22 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 370.55 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/370.55 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 370.55 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 98,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,648.49/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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