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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 370.62 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 370.62 and 231.70 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 370.62 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/370.62 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 370.62 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 85,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,872.65/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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