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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 370.09 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 370.09 and 240.43 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 370.09 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/370.09 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 370.09 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 88,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,980.74/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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