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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 370.62 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 370.62 and 235.72 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 370.62 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/370.62 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 370.62 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 87,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,362.55/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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