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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 420.85 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 420.85 and 268.22 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 420.85 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/420.85 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 420.85 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 112,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,880.77/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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