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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 401.06 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 401.06 and 220.16 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 401.06 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/401.06 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 401.06 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 88,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,297.37/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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