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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 402.90 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 402.90 and 241.36 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 402.90 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/402.90 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 402.90 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 97,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,243.94/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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