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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 403.32 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 403.32 and 248.23 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 403.32 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/403.32 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 403.32 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 100,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,116.12/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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