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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 401.52 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 401.52 and 229.62 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 401.52 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/401.52 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 401.52 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 92,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,197.02/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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