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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.63, 402.59 and 234.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.63, 402.59 and 234.22 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.63 : 402.59 = 234.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.63/402.59 = 234.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.63x = 402.59 × 234.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.63x = 94,294.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,294.63/268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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