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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 402.17 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 402.17 and 265.23 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 402.17 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/402.17 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 402.17 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 106,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,666.22/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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