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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 371.64 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 371.64 and 234.18 is: 324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 371.64 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/371.64 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 371.64 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 87,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,030.66/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.02

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