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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 371.28 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 371.28 and 236.64 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 371.28 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/371.28 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 371.28 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 87,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,859.70/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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