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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.02 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.02 and 220.90 is: 331.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.02 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.02 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.02 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 89,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,027.12/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.35

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