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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 400.08 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 400.08 and 232.08 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 400.08 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/400.08 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 400.08 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 92,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,850.57/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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