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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 402.08 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 402.08 and 234.74 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 402.08 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/402.08 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 402.08 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 94,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,384.26/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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