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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.27, 400.26 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.27, 400.26 and 239.04 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.27 : 400.26 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.27/400.26 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.27x = 400.26 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.27x = 95,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,678.15/268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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