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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.16, 402.08 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.16, 402.08 and 232.26 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.16 : 402.08 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.16/402.08 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.16x = 402.08 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.16x = 93,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,387.10/268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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