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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 401.15 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 401.15 and 224.72 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 401.15 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/401.15 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 401.15 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 90,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,146.43/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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