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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.28, 402.50 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.28, 402.50 and 227.80 is: 341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.28 : 402.50 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.28/402.50 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.28x = 402.50 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.28x = 91,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,689.50/268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.77

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