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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.43, 369.68 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.43, 369.68 and 244.13 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.43 : 369.68 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.43/369.68 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.43x = 369.68 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.43x = 90,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,246.91/268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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