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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 404.48 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 404.48 and 268.16 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 404.48 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/404.48 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 404.48 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 108,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,465.36/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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