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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 401.88 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 401.88 and 240 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 401.88 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/401.88 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 401.88 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 96,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,451.20/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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