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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 403.36 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 403.36 and 208.16 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 403.36 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/403.36 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 403.36 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 83,963.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,963.42/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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