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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.42, 401.84 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.42, 401.84 and 208.24 is: 311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.42 : 401.84 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.42/401.84 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.42x = 401.84 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.42x = 83,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,679.16/268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.75

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