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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.10 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.10 and 221.60 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.10 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.10 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.10 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 82,014.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,014.16/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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