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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.04, 402.07 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.04, 402.07 and 227.30 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.04 : 402.07 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.04/402.07 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.04x = 402.07 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.04x = 91,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,389.37/268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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