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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.17, 401.75 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.17, 401.75 and 239.57 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.17 : 401.75 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.17/401.75 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.17x = 401.75 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.17x = 96,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,247.25/268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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