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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.45, 400.79 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.45, 400.79 and 229.97 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.45 : 400.79 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.45/400.79 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.45x = 400.79 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.45x = 92,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,171.25/268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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