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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 402.37 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 402.37 and 240.91 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 402.37 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/402.37 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 402.37 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 96,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,933.35/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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