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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 426.36 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 426.36 and 268.16 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 426.36 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/426.36 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 426.36 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 114,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,332.70/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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