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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 402.69 and 242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 402.69 and 242.85 is: 363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 402.69 = 242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/402.69 = 242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 402.69 × 242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 97,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,791.25/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.59

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