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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 372.82 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 372.82 and 266.32 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 372.82 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/372.82 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 372.82 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 99,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,289.42/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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