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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 369.74 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 369.74 and 241.61 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 369.74 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/369.74 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 369.74 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 89,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,332.88/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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