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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 370.17 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 370.17 and 246.78 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 370.17 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/370.17 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 370.17 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 91,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,350.55/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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