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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 370.20 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 370.20 and 216.16 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 370.20 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/370.20 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 370.20 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 80,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,022.43/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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