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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.55, 406.93 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.55, 406.93 and 268.22 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.55 : 406.93 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.55/406.93 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.55x = 406.93 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.55x = 109,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,144.06/295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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