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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.69, 403.51 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.69, 403.51 and 220.03 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.69 : 403.51 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.69/403.51 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.69x = 403.51 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.69x = 88,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786.14/268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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