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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.29, 401.63 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.29, 401.63 and 224.73 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.29 : 401.63 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.29/401.63 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.29x = 401.63 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.29x = 90,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,257.19/268.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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