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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 369.72 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 369.72 and 233.10 is: 321.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 369.72 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/369.72 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 369.72 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 86,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,181.73/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.39

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