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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 370.41 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 370.41 and 252.11 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 370.41 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/370.41 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 370.41 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 93,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,384.05/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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