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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 424.07 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 424.07 and 268.42 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 424.07 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/424.07 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 424.07 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 113,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,825.41/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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