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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 402.84 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 402.84 and 246.12 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 402.84 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/402.84 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 402.84 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 99,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,146.98/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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