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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.50, 402 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.50, 402 and 229.62 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.50 : 402 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.50/402 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.50x = 402 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.50x = 92,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,307.24/268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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