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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 371.36 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 371.36 and 253.20 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 371.36 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/371.36 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 371.36 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 94,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,028.35/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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