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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 425.27 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 425.27 and 268.10 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 425.27 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/425.27 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 425.27 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 114,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,011.42/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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