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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 368.30 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 368.30 and 259.11 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 368.30 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/368.30 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 368.30 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 95,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,430.86/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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