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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 371.20 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 371.20 and 219.04 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 371.20 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/371.20 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 371.20 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 81,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,308.15/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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