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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 402.12 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 402.12 and 240.14 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 402.12 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/402.12 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 402.12 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 96,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,565.10/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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