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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 403 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 403 and 223.34 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 403 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/403 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 403 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 90,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,006.02/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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