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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.06, 401.41 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.06, 401.41 and 152.34 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.06 : 401.41 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.06/401.41 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.06x = 401.41 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.06x = 61,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150.80/268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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