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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.92, 403.86 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.92, 403.86 and 247.44 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.92 : 403.86 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.92/403.86 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.92x = 403.86 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.92x = 99,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,931.12/268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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