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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 402.79 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 402.79 and 232.89 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 402.79 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/402.79 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 402.79 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 93,805.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,805.76/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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