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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 401.22 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 401.22 and 258.48 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 401.22 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/401.22 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 401.22 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 103,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,707.35/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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