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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 421.20 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 421.20 and 268.08 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 421.20 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/421.20 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 421.20 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 112,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,915.30/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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