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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 402.71 and 244.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 402.71 and 244.53 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 402.71 = 244.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/402.71 = 244.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 402.71 × 244.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 98,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,473.45/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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