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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 424.98 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 424.98 and 268.26 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 424.98 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/424.98 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 424.98 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 114,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,005.13/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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