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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 402.93 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 402.93 and 238.12 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 402.93 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/402.93 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 402.93 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 95,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,945.69/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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