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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.24, 387.48 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.24, 387.48 and 268.98 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.24 : 387.48 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.24/387.48 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.24x = 387.48 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.24x = 104,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,224.37/279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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