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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 401.94 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 401.94 and 235.74 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 401.94 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/401.94 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 401.94 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 94,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,753.34/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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