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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.38 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.38 and 153.24 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.38 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.38 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.38 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 61,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813.95/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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