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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 367.67 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 367.67 and 263.31 is: 361.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 367.67 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/367.67 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 367.67 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 96,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,809.87/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.00

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