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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.14, 402.27 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.14, 402.27 and 226.83 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.14 : 402.27 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.14/402.27 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.14x = 402.27 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.14x = 91,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,246.90/268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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