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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.08, 401.04 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.08, 401.04 and 234.96 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.08 : 401.04 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.08/401.04 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.08x = 401.04 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.08x = 94,228.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,228.36/268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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