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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 400.40 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 400.40 and 248.96 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 400.40 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/400.40 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 400.40 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 99,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,683.58/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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