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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 370.13 and 237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 370.13 and 237.77 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 370.13 = 237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/370.13 = 237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 370.13 × 237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 88,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,002.77/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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