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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 368.98 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 368.98 and 233.52 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 368.98 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/368.98 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 368.98 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 86,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,164.21/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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