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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 370.94 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 370.94 and 215.88 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 370.94 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/370.94 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 370.94 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 80,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,077.45/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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