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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 370.60 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 370.60 and 219.71 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 370.60 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/370.60 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 370.60 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 81,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,422.12/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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