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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 369.44 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 369.44 and 237.27 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 369.44 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/369.44 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 369.44 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 87,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,654.00/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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