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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 418.68 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 418.68 and 268.59 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 418.68 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/418.68 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 418.68 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 112,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,453.26/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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