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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 369.70 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 369.70 and 250.02 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 369.70 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/369.70 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 369.70 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 92,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,431.77/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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