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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.49, 401.96 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.49, 401.96 and 227.36 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.49 : 401.96 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.49/401.96 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.49x = 401.96 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.49x = 91,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,388.49/268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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