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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 370.74 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 370.74 and 213.22 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 370.74 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/370.74 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 370.74 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 79,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,049.18/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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