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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 369.64 and 238.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 369.64 and 238.84 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 369.64 = 238.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/369.64 = 238.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 369.64 × 238.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 88,284.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,284.82/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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