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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.66, 402.54 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.66, 402.54 and 238.06 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.66 : 402.54 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.66/402.54 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.66x = 402.54 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.66x = 95,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,828.67/268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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