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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.23, 402.32 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.23, 402.32 and 73.22 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.23 : 402.32 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.23/402.32 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.23x = 402.32 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.23x = 29,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458.51/268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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