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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.41, 369.72 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.41, 369.72 and 240.78 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.41 : 369.72 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.41/369.72 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.41x = 369.72 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.41x = 89,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,021.18/268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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