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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 368.85 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 368.85 and 234.79 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 368.85 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/368.85 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 368.85 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 86,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,602.29/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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