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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.07, 401.47 and 229.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.07, 401.47 and 229.33 is: 343.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.07 : 401.47 = 229.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.07/401.47 = 229.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.07x = 401.47 × 229.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.07x = 92,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,069.12/268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.45

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