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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.37, 370.27 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.37, 370.27 and 238.97 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.37 : 370.27 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.37/370.27 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.37x = 370.27 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.37x = 88,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,483.42/268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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