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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 369.26 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 369.26 and 235.46 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 369.26 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/369.26 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 369.26 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 86,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946.59/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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