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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 403.45 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 403.45 and 227.27 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 403.45 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/403.45 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 403.45 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 91,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,692.52/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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