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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 370.92 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 370.92 and 219.52 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 370.92 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/370.92 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 370.92 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 81,424.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424.36/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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