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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.15, 369.76 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.15, 369.76 and 232.87 is: 321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.15 : 369.76 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.15/369.76 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.15x = 369.76 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.15x = 86,105.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,105.76/268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.11

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