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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.11, 370.17 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.11, 370.17 and 238.95 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.11 : 370.17 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.11/370.17 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.11x = 370.17 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.11x = 88,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,452.12/268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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