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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.30, 368.57 and 219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.30, 368.57 and 219.03 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.30 : 368.57 = 219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.30/368.57 = 219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.30x = 368.57 × 219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.30x = 80,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727.89/268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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