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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 370.92 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 370.92 and 244.32 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 370.92 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/370.92 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 370.92 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 90,623.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,623.17/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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