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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.21, 401.32 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.21, 401.32 and 229.18 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.21 : 401.32 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.21/401.32 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.21x = 401.32 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.21x = 91,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,974.52/268.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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