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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.60, 401.25 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.60, 401.25 and 236.20 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.60 : 401.25 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.60/401.25 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.60x = 401.25 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.60x = 94,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,775.25/268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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