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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 369.12 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 369.12 and 233.59 is: 321.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 369.12 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/369.12 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 369.12 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 86,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,222.69/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.60

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