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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 402.90 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 402.90 and 230.04 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 402.90 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/402.90 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 402.90 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 92,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,683.12/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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