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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.80 and 203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.80 and 203.42 is: 305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.80 = 203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.80 = 203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.80 × 203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 81,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,934.54/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.22

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