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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 370.42 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 370.42 and 238.60 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 370.42 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/370.42 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 370.42 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 88,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,381.34/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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