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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 498.08 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 498.08 and 268.16 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 498.08 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/498.08 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 498.08 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 133,565.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,565.13/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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