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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.80, 402.40 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.80, 402.40 and 236.80 is: 354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.80 : 402.40 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.80/402.40 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.80x = 402.40 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.80x = 95,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,288.32/268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.50

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