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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.38, 402.17 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.38, 402.17 and 239.49 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.38 : 402.17 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.38/402.17 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.38x = 402.17 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.38x = 96,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,314.50/268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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