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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.89, 370.76 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.89, 370.76 and 249.45 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.89 : 370.76 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.89/370.76 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.89x = 370.76 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.89x = 92,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,484.83/268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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