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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.34, 369.38 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.34, 369.38 and 231.28 is: 318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.34 : 369.38 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.34/369.38 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.34x = 369.38 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.34x = 85,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,429.86/268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.37

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