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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 467.26 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 467.26 and 268.07 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 467.26 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/467.26 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 467.26 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 125,255.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,255.38/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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