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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 401.70 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 401.70 and 228.96 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 401.70 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/401.70 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 401.70 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 91,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,973.23/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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