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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.06 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.06 and 235.98 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.06 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.06 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.06 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 94,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,878.12/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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