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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 371.08 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 371.08 and 255.15 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 371.08 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/371.08 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 371.08 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 94,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,681.06/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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