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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 402.72 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 402.72 and 243.36 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 402.72 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/402.72 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 402.72 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 98,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005.94/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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