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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 402.57 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 402.57 and 227.81 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 402.57 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/402.57 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 402.57 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 91,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,710.48/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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