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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.25, 402.44 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.25, 402.44 and 240.98 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.25 : 402.44 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.25/402.44 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.25x = 402.44 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.25x = 96,976.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,976.77/268.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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