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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 369.04 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 369.04 and 248.32 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 369.04 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/369.04 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 369.04 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 91,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,640.01/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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