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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.37, 370.16 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.37, 370.16 and 216.03 is: 297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.37 : 370.16 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.37/370.16 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.37x = 370.16 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.37x = 79,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,965.66/268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.97

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