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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 370.22 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 370.22 and 157.80 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 370.22 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/370.22 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 370.22 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 58,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,420.72/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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