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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 425.89 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 425.89 and 268.89 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 425.89 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/425.89 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 425.89 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 114,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,516.30/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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