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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 399.84 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 399.84 and 243.46 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 399.84 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/399.84 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 399.84 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 97,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,344.96/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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