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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 370.40 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 370.40 and 233.12 is: 322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 370.40 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/370.40 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 370.40 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 86,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,347.65/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.00

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