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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 400.86 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 400.86 and 203.31 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 400.86 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/400.86 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 400.86 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 81,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,498.85/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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