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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.02 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.02 and 241.68 is: 362.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.02 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.02 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.02 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 97,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,401.87/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.28

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