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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.62, 371.26 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.62, 371.26 and 236.62 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.62 : 371.26 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.62/371.26 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.62x = 371.26 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.62x = 87,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,847.54/268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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