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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 369.93 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 369.93 and 238.73 is: 329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 369.93 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/369.93 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 369.93 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 88,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,311.54/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.39

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