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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.10, 401.47 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.10, 401.47 and 224.65 is: 336.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.10 : 401.47 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.10/401.47 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.10x = 401.47 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.10x = 90,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,190.18/268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.41

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