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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.33, 367.61 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.33, 367.61 and 258.61 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.33 : 367.61 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.33/367.61 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.33x = 367.61 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.33x = 95,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,067.62/268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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