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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 401.12 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 401.12 and 152.16 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 401.12 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/401.12 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 401.12 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 61,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,033.66/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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