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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.44, 403.36 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.44, 403.36 and 228.82 is: 343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.44 : 403.36 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.44/403.36 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.44x = 403.36 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.44x = 92,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,296.84/268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.83

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