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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.36 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.36 and 229.64 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.36 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.36 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.36 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 92,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,397.95/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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