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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 370.08 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 370.08 and 246.18 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 370.08 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/370.08 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 370.08 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 91,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,106.29/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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