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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 403.26 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 403.26 and 220.52 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 403.26 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/403.26 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 403.26 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 88,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,926.90/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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