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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 403.36 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 403.36 and 234.64 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 403.36 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/403.36 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 403.36 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 94,644.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,644.39/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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