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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.93, 404.96 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.93, 404.96 and 235.09 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.93 : 404.96 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.93/404.96 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.93x = 404.96 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.93x = 95,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,202.05/268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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