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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 401.98 and 243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 401.98 and 243.31 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 401.98 = 243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/401.98 = 243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 401.98 × 243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 97,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,805.75/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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