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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 401.61 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 401.61 and 243.06 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 401.61 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/401.61 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 401.61 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 97,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,615.33/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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