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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 404.37 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 404.37 and 236.46 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 404.37 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/404.37 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 404.37 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 95,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,617.33/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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