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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.37, 402.17 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.37, 402.17 and 203.31 is: 304.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.37 : 402.17 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.37/402.17 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.37x = 402.17 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.37x = 81,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,765.18/268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.68

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