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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.32, 484.56 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.32, 484.56 and 268.23 is: 369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.32 : 484.56 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.32/484.56 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.32x = 484.56 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.32x = 129,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,973.53/351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.96

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