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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.24, 401.52 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.24, 401.52 and 229.36 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.24 : 401.52 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.24/401.52 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.24x = 401.52 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.24x = 92,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,092.63/268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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