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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 370.44 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 370.44 and 218.88 is: 301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 370.44 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/370.44 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 370.44 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 81,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,081.91/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.71

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