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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.36, 404.50 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.36, 404.50 and 245.32 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.36 : 404.50 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.36/404.50 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.36x = 404.50 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.36x = 99,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,231.94/268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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