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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.46, 402.28 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.46, 402.28 and 248.21 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.46 : 402.28 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.46/402.28 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.46x = 402.28 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.46x = 99,847.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,847.29/268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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