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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 402.88 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 402.88 and 204.48 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 402.88 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/402.88 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 402.88 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 82,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,380.90/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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