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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 426.24 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 426.24 and 268.08 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 426.24 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/426.24 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 426.24 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 114,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,266.42/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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