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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.58, 403.50 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.58, 403.50 and 234.56 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.58 : 403.50 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.58/403.50 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.58x = 403.50 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.58x = 94,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,644.96/268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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