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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 370.17 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 370.17 and 230.96 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 370.17 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/370.17 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 370.17 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 85,492.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,492.61/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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