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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.82, 403.37 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.82, 403.37 and 234.19 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.82 : 403.37 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.82/403.37 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.82x = 403.37 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.82x = 94,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,463.16/268.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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