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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.22, 401.36 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.22, 401.36 and 231.17 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.22 : 401.36 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.22/401.36 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.22x = 401.36 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.22x = 92,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,779.23/268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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