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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 370.81 and 216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 370.81 and 216.21 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 370.81 = 216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/370.81 = 216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 370.81 × 216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 80,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172.00/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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