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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 370.65 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 370.65 and 216.50 is: 298.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 370.65 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/370.65 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 370.65 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 80,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,243.87/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.99

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