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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 401.40 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 401.40 and 237.53 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 401.40 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/401.40 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 401.40 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 95,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341.35/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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