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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.48, 401 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.48, 401 and 237.92 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.48 : 401 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.48/401 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.48x = 401 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.48x = 95,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,405.92/268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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