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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 370.13 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 370.13 and 221.73 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 370.13 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/370.13 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 370.13 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 82,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,068.92/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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