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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 370.86 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 370.86 and 239.45 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 370.86 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/370.86 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 370.86 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 88,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,802.43/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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