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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.84, 370.98 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.84, 370.98 and 158.33 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.84 : 370.98 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.84/370.98 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.84x = 370.98 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.84x = 58,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,737.26/268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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