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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 402.30 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 402.30 and 225.49 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 402.30 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/402.30 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 402.30 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 90,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,714.63/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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