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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.65, 370.33 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.65, 370.33 and 221.94 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.65 : 370.33 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.65/370.33 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.65x = 370.33 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.65x = 82,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,190.49/268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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